High school students compete in physics contest

More than 150 high school students helped pixel-powered superstars as part of The University of Scranton’s 10th Annual Kane Competition for high school physics and engineering students. Students representing 15 high schools competed individually and in teams through a series of quizzes and hands-on challenges such as “Angry Birds Projectiles” and “Mario Balancing Act.”

The competition is organized by the University’s Department of Physics and Electrical Engineering with the purpose of encouraging more students to pursue careers in physics and engineering. The Kane Competition is supported by the Joseph Kane Estate, the University’s Financial Aid Office and Physics and Electrical Engineering Department, and students in the University’s physics and electrical engineering program.

The University of Scranton’s 10th Annual Kane Competition included hands-on challenges such as “Angry Birds Projectiles.”

Teachers, including North Pocono’s John Croom, participated in “Angry Birds Projectiles.”

Students competed individually and in teams through a series of quizzes and hands-on challenges such as “Angry Birds Projectiles.”

North Pocono High School team one came in first place in the team competition. Seated, from left: University of Scranton Associate Professor of Physics Declan Mulhall, Ph.D., and advisors Nicole Furman and John Croom. Standing: John Docalovich, Spencer Williams (third place for individual competition), Dave Yatsonsky, Emily Donahue, Tristan Flood and Joey Stalker.

Forest City High School team one members seated, from left: advisor Dan Nebzydoski, Kirsten Bailey and University of Scranton Associate Professor of Physics Declan Mulhall, Ph.D. Standing: Stephanie Ramos, Kylie Borick, Katherine Pecko, Kayla Cangialosi, Ben Terry and Kylie Besz.

Forest City High School team two members seated, from left: advisor Dan Nebzydoski, Matthew Hartman and University of Scranton Associate Professor of Physics Declan Mulhall, Ph.D. Standing: Morgan Saul, Samantha Carey, Michael Eustis, Megan Marcinkus and Kaylie Gigliott.

Hazleton Area High School team members seated, from left: advisor Christopher Pons, Ashley Dudinyak and University of Scranton Associate Professor of Physics Declan Mulhall, Ph.D. Standing: Eric Major, Harry O’Byrne, Robert Vitagliano, Joe Habel and Richard Pieri.

North Pocono High School team two members seated, from left: University of Scranton Associate Professor of Physics Declan Mulhall, Ph.D., advisors Nicole Furman and John Croom. Standing: Kyle Haddock, Shelby Mychaliw, Dylan Fantini, Carly Mischello, Nick Russoniello and Kyle Major.

North Pocono High School team three members seated, from left: University of Scranton Associate Professor of Physics Declan Mulhall, Ph.D., advisors Nicole Furman and John Croom. Standing: Tom Meehan, Marissa Maurer, Alex Gardner, Kayla Limani, Alison De Pew and Kim Gaik.

Susquehanna School District team members seated, from left: University of Scranton Associate Professor of Physics Declan Mulhall, Ph.D., Melissa Kukowski and advisor John Salinkas. Standing: Derek Case, Coleman Hansen, Andrzej Tomczyk and Raymond Polak.

West Scranton High School team one members seated, from left: University of Scranton Associate Professor of Physics Declan Mulhall, Ph.D., Tarshae Neal and advisor Scott Dustman. Standing: Tyler Bonafede, Jessica Purawic, Ryan Temsamrit, Coletta Rempe, Brandon Sodani and Asialena Bonitz.

West Scranton High School team two members seated, from left: University of Scranton Associate Professor of Physics Declan Mulhall, Ph.D., Patrick Gerrity and advisor Scott Dustman. Standing: Jimmy Seguin, Mark Murphy, Tyler Gatto, Thomas MacDonald, Michael Gilbride and Ian Evans.

Wyoming Area High School team one members seated, from left: advisor Dave Pizano, Andy Coco and University of Scranton Associate Professor of Physics Declan Mulhall, Ph.D. Standing: Emily Kneeream, Leslie Shumlas, Alex Krispin, Nick Esposito, Greg Cajka and Nick Dominick.

Wyoming Area High School team two members seated, from left: advisor Dave Pizano, Rachael Stark and University of Scranton Associate Professor of Physics Declan Mulhall, Ph.D. Standing: Stormy Ruiz, Gabby Bohan, Angie Raieski, Emily Shemanski and Abby Raieski.

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